1
as in bit
a very small amount
there's more than just a tad of hyperbole in the critics' praise for the promising young pianist
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2
as in boy
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
grandfather never tires of telling us about the days when he was just a tad
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Recent Examples of tad
Gilbert’s internal rhymes were never equaled until Stephen Sondheim came along with comparable talent and there are times when the puns and quips get a tad overwhelmed by the Monty Python walks, the jazzy stylings and whatnot.
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025
Although, the fact that 50 of the Conservatives’ own MPs failed to vote for the motion is a tad embarrassing.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
If that was any indication, the reception at the Kaseya Center might be a tad warmer than Butler — and some of the Heat media corps — may anticipate.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Fujifilm This snapper is just a tad larger than the X100 VI, but gets a sensor that's roughly four times bigger.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2025
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025
Although, the fact that 50 of the Conservatives’ own MPs failed to vote for the motion is a tad embarrassing.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
If that was any indication, the reception at the Kaseya Center might be a tad warmer than Butler — and some of the Heat media corps — may anticipate.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Fujifilm This snapper is just a tad larger than the X100 VI, but gets a sensor that's roughly four times bigger.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tad
Noun
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Inflation eased to a four-year low Your wallet may feel a tiny bit of ease.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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That promo bit was preceded by a series of surprise mini-concerts at other bars in Boston and Nashville, as well as a pop-in at Nashville’s Santa’s Pub with Noah Kahan for a short dual set and reconstruction the pop-up pub at the Coachella Festival.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Critics have said the act is weighted heavily in developers’ favor while doing little to address the state’s critical need for truly affordable housing.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2025
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Yet many of these interventions do little to preserve vitality or prevent the cascade of disability that often follows acute illness.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For Stowell, his wife and three kids, including his son who was younger than 10, entrance to Hollywood Studios cost $974.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The clinics will also include financial education resources for kids and families that will be delivered through the lens of basketball.—
Caroline Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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When the daily decided to take a walk back in time to celebrate 50 years of Women’s Fashion Industries on Aug. 15, 1950, a look at the Easter Parade and fashion trends of the day was included, noting that the parade had grown from a sprinkling of 400 people to over 4 million.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Vessel’s proposal in Newtown also hit a sprinkling of public opposition, and planners voted 3-2 against the project.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
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Four men, including a minor, were arrested in connection to a shooting that killed a teenager and injured a woman, North Richland Hills Police said in a release Monday.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2025
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According to prosecutors, the teenager reciprocated by sending back photos of himself — only to be hit with a blackmail demand of $150 to prevent the images from being disseminated online.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Add Alcohol or Vinegar for Depth: A splash of bourbon, beer, or even balsamic vinegar can bring a deep, complex flavor to your sauce.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
6 May 2025
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For something that requires a bit less commitment than an accent wall or ceiling, try a splash of color with a framed piece of art.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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The old lad won the 2025 Masters in the most patent way possible, by outwitting an army of demons and finally meeting his place in history.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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He was joined for his lads night away by Thomas van Straubenzee, who is one of Princess Charlotte’s godfathers, and Nicholas van Cutsem, who William has known for most of his life (and is one of Prince Louis’ godfathers).—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Truist Championship, though, provided a glimmer of analytical hope.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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In the years since, Henricks and his team have taken those glimmers of potential and transformed them into a thriving organization.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
13 May 2025
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“Tad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tad. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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